My MLB spring training picks and predictions for Monday, March 16, include moneyline picks for the Angels, Padres, and Cubs.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down why the Pirates are the sleeper to win the NL Central and fly over their 76.5 win total.

USA and Canada meet Friday in the World Baseball Classic. First pitch in the quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.

The Dodgers ( +225 at BetMGM; higher at some other sportsbooks) have their shortest preseason World Series odds as a franchise since at least 1985, per Sports Odds History. Los Angeles had +350 odds in the preseason in 2024 and +240 odds last year. The Dodgers also have the shortest World Series odds of any MLB team in more than 20 years.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the National League Cy Young fields and who is the best bet.